Solana Memecoins, Trader Lessons, Web3 Payments, and Stablecoin Research

Issue #105 of the Just Followed Digest

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Welcome to a new issue of Just Followed Digest - your go-to source for trending projects and standout accounts in the crypto space.

In today’s issue: the $SNOWBALL memecoin, a trader sharing tips on handling losses, Web3 micropayments, and innovations in stablecoins. So without further ado, let’s dive in. 🚀

Top Trending Today*đź‘€

  1. “le /B/” — Experimental Solana Memecoin Builder

  2. thiccy — Veteran Trader Sharing Hard-Earned Lessons

  3. x402 — Reviving “Payment Required” for Web3 Micropayments

  4. Jevgenijs Kazanins — Fintech Researcher Spotlighting Stablecoin Innovation

*this is a curated list of accounts and projects, and it may differ from the list of top accounts on leak.me

“le /B/” — Experimental Solana Memecoin Builder

Run by the pseudonymous developer “le /B/,” this verified account has carved out a niche in experimental Solana memecoins, blending technical innovation with 4chan-style internet culture. Active since late 2023 and followed by 6,000+ users, the account functions as a public dev log, sharing design decisions, live discussions via X Spaces, and lore-driven narratives. Early launches like $sminem and $cruise acted as prototypes, paving the way for more system-driven projects.

Recently, le /B/ launched $SNOWBALL, a memecoin with on-chain mechanics that redirect creator fees into autonomous liquidity through buybacks and burns. In just 24 hours, $SNOWBALL’s market cap surged from around $100K to over $6M, attracting significant attention from the Solana and broader crypto communities.

thiccy — Veteran Trader Sharing Hard-Earned Lessons

thiccy is a prominent crypto trader and co-founder of Scimitar Capital, a firm specializing in cryptocurrency trading and macroeconomic analysis. Known for sharing personal stories of trading wins and losses, he provides insights into how global macro trends shape crypto markets and the cultural shifts within the space—particularly the degeneracy and desperation fueled by jackpot mentalities in venture capital and trading.

He recently gained traction following a candid post discussing his approach to handling trading losses. Emphasizing that the real danger lies not in financial loss but in emotional reactions—such as revenge trading or failing to enforce stricter rules—his thread resonated widely on Crypto Twitter. Many shared their own “Sisyphus-like” experiences of clean streaks undone by a single bad day.

The post sparked discussion and praise, cementing thiccy’s reputation as a thoughtful, battle-tested trader. Amid a market prone to blowups and drawdowns, his advice on risk management, emotional control, and disciplined recovery has positioned him as one of Crypto Twitter’s most respected voices.

x402 — Reviving “Payment Required” for Web3 Micropayments

x402 is an open, neutral standard for internet-native payments, reviving the HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status code. It enables seamless micropayments for APIs, web services, and digital content using stablecoins on blockchains like Solana. By letting clients and servers negotiate and settle transactions on-chain, x402 supports fast, low-cost, and permissionless payments—ideal for AI agents, autonomous systems, and pay-per-use models. Developed with contributions from Coinbase and integrated into Solana, it includes tools like gasless, omnichain payment facilitators and SDKs for developers, unlocking applications in AI inference, RPC services, and DeFi. The Solana-based X402 token may serve ecosystem incentives or speculation.

x402 is trending after explosive adoption on Solana, recently overtaking Base with a 750% week-over-week surge and record daily volumes of $380K, alongside a 10,000% monthly transaction increase. Growth is driven by AI use cases—pay-per-inference for models like Hermes 4—hackathon innovations, and real-world applications, including $150K in ticket sales via PayAI facilitators (now 1% of Solana’s non-vote transactions). Solana’s speed, low fees ($0.25 vs. $1000 on Base), and native integrations have attracted KOLs, developers, and institutions, while the @x402 handle and related projects like SPL402 have amplified community buzz.

Jevgenijs Kazanins — Fintech Researcher Spotlighting Stablecoin Innovation

Jevgenijs Kazanins is a fintech researcher at Tempo, a blockchain platform built for payments and stablecoin-native experiences. With 12,800+ followers on X, he shares insights on fintech trends, stablecoins, and the intersection of traditional finance and crypto, often backed by data from institutions like Visa and Bank of America.

He’s gaining traction after Tempo’s testnet launch, attracting partners like Visa, Mastercard, OpenAI, and Revolut, and showcasing features like stablecoin gas and deterministic finality. His co-authorship of State of Fintech 2026 and posts highlighting $800M+ in stablecoin settlements have amplified his visibility, reflecting growing interest in real-world crypto payments and tokenized assets.

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